Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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